[nfbmi-talk] Announcement

[Mark Eagle]

The National Federation of the Blind 
of Michigan
Presents
Dr. Abraham Nemeth Day
 
Wednesday, October 22 
12 P.M. – 1 P.M.
State Capitol 1st floor rotunda
 
A day to honor Abraham Nemeth, a pioneer in advancing and
improving the quality of life for countless blind individuals. 
 
Dr. Abraham Nemeth invented the Nemeth Braille code in 1952;
A Braille Code used for encoding and writing mathematical and scientific
notation. 
 
Join us in the State Capitol 1st floor rotunda for an
exciting exhibit exploring the life of Dr. Nemeth and the impact of the Nemeth
Braille Code on the blind.  Travel through
the history behind the creation of the code, and how Dr. Nemeth’s invention has
improved careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  Listen to speakers that have benefited and
changed their lives from Dr. Nemeth’s life .  Don’t miss out!
For a complete schedule, visit our Web site at: http://www.nfbmi.org
 
 
About the
National Federation of the Blind:
 
With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is
the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the
United States.  The NFB improves the
lives of blind individuals through advocacy, education, research, technology,
and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.  
 
            In
Michigan, the NFB of Michigan provides Scholarships to blind college students,
Newsline for the blind with more than 300 newspapers delivered daily via
telephone and computer, and programs to blind youth, to expand and enhance
their education, discovery of talents and skills, and to improve their quality
of life and opportunities for personal growth and independence.